Evolution, Structure, and Boundaries

This chapter of the podcast explores the evolution of a popular musical from an improvised exercise to a scripted play, emphasizing the need for structure and narrative. The speakers discuss the incorporation of visually grotesque elements in the movie version and the synthesis between comedy, horror, and the grotesque. They also touch on the influence of musicals and the use of props for comedy.

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